Milwaukee 5460 0-1750

[mini44]

I'm very comfortable with the PC , but finding its limitations.
I was given ,in exchange for a future detail, a Milwaukee 5460 variable speed polisher. It doesn't seem to have a dial to select speed, just a trigger for 0-1750. It came with some 3m stuff but I would rather stick with one system. So, the plan is to get the 105 kit and a backing plate to use my 6.5 pads with 80 and 83 for now. Do you think the lack of a dial will be a major factor ? Is it a good one to learn on? It's pretty heavy but I'm just doing this on the weekend . Thanks for any input.

[the other pc]

Re: Milwaukee 5460 0-1750

...Do you think the lack of a dial will be a major factor ? ....

In my personal opinion a speed dial is mandatory. I would not buff without one. But that’s just me. I’m not saying it’s impossible to buff at only one speed. I just think it’s a bad idea.

1750rpm is on the high side too. If I were only allowed one speed I’d want it to be slower.

Product, Pad and Speed settings for the Rotary Buffer

... Is it a good one to learn on? ...

I would say no, mostly because of the lack of speed control but also because it’s heavy.

....It's pretty heavy but I'm just doing this on the weekend . ....

If I had limited time to practice I’d want a machine that’s easier to use so I could concentrate more on the paint and less on wrestling the machine.


But again, that's all just my personal opinion.


PC.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Milwaukee 5460 0-1750

Pall makes all the good points...

Good job Paul.

If it's all you have and you need more power for removing defects, read as more power for removing paint, this tool will do it. The higher speed and the heavier weight will create a risk that you could burn the paint on an edge or even on a flat panel if you're not careful, so just pay attention very closely and don't get the paint too hot.

Sounds like a dinosaur of a buffer, but we've used buffers like this and even heavier and the job can be done, just be careful of temperatures.

In a perfect world you want to get a rotary buffer with a variable speed indicator and lighter in weight, the Hitachi model is a nice RB and affordable if you look around. Something to keep in mind for the future.

[mini44]

Re: Milwaukee 5460 0-1750

Thanks for the info. Sort of what I expected to hear. With the trigger I can slow it down, if I knew what 1000 sounded like. I think I'll keep it as a spare and buy a new one.